SWIFT/BIC code BPUNPKKA004
BPUNPKKA004 belongs to Bank of Punjab, The in Multan, Pakistan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BPUNPKKA004 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BPUNPKKA |
| Branch code | 004 |
| Bank | Bank of Punjab, The |
| Branch | Nusrat Road Branch |
| City | Multan |
| Country | Pakistan |
How the Bank of Punjab, The SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BPUN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- PK Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KA Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 004 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT code BPUNPKKA004?
BPUNPKKA004 identifies Nusrat Road Branch, part of Bank of Punjab, The in Multan, Pakistan. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Punjab, The?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BPUNPKKA004, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Pakistan is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Punjab, The take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of BPUNPKKA004 stand for?
BPUN is the institution code of Bank of Punjab, The, PK is the ISO code of Pakistan, KA is the code for the city or region and 004 is the code of the department Nusrat Road Branch.
Can I use BPUNPKKA instead of BPUNPKKA004?
BPUNPKKA points to the main office of Bank of Punjab, The, while BPUNPKKA004 points to Nusrat Road Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BPUNPKKA004 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Punjab, The?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Pakistan with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.